Opening the Ancient World
A Public Academic Virtual Conference
Livestreaming here Sunday-Monday, August 14-15, 2022
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Special Session 2:
Storytelling by Inspirational Independent Scholars
August 14th, 4:45 - 6:15 pm EDT
Conference Goals
Save Ancient Studies Alliance is planning the second year of our NEW type of conference for ALL Ancient Studies scholars with the following goals:
1
Present and support excellent scholarship by scholars around the world, who work outside academia, and researchers who have not followed the traditional tenure-track career path.
2
Foster discussion and action regarding public outreach and scholarly inclusiveness.
3
Hold a conference freely available to the public.
4
Continue building a joint community of scholars including both those whose occupations are inside and outside academia.
Keynote Speakers
Dr. Kara Cooney
Egyptologist, archeologist, Associate Professor of Egyptian Art and Architecture at UCLA and chair of the Department of Near Eastern Language and Cultures at UCLA
Dr. Sarah Allan
Burlington Northern Foundation Professor of Asian Studies Emeritus,
Dartmouth College.
She specializes in the study of China before the Qin Dynasty.
Dr. Amanda Podany
Professor of History at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. She specializes in the study of Syria and Mesopotamia in the Middle and Late Bronze Age